BLOWING ROCK — Birdies Coffee and Treats’s Giving Tuesday campaign raised $2,500 to help pay off school lunch debt.
BOONE — Watauga High School held its 22nd annual Mr. WHS competition on Saturday, Dec. 3 to raise money for several Watauga County families. Read moreStudents perform in Mr. WHS fundraiser for a good cause
WATAUGA — Exciting, hands-on learning projects are coming to six local Watauga and Avery County classrooms after a total of $5,728 in Bright I… Read moreTeachers win Bright Ideas grants from Blue Ridge Energy
BOONE — Richard Rose was the producing director of the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia for 27 years, retiring on Dec. 31, 2019 with more … Read moreIn its 90th year, Barter Theatre finally comes to Boone
JEFFERSON — Almost a year ago, Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell, DSS Director Tracie McMillan and Randy Rhodes stood before the Ashe County … Read moreHigh Country gets state's first Safe Haven Baby Box
WATAUGA — Recently elected Watauga County Commissioners Todd Castle and Braxton Eggers took their seats on the board under the leadership of n… Read moreEggers, Castle sworn in as newest county commissioners
RALEIGH - On Thursday, Dec. 1, Governor Roy Cooper greeted members of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association to accept the Christmas tr… Read moreCline Church Nursery of Fleetwood presents Christmas tree to Governor Cooper
BOONE — Downtown Boone got in the holiday spirit after a Festive First Friday saw the lighting of the solar tree and a menorah in front of the… Read moreBoone gets in the holiday spirit with downtown lighting
BOONE — Not since the historic flood of 1940 forced the closure of the Linville River Train Station has a train stopped in downtown Boone. Tha… Read more'The Polar Express' will be the 'first' train to stop in Boone since 1940
BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Historical Association, producer of the classic drama “Horn in the West,” is seeking an artistic director for… Read moreSouthern Appalachian Historical Association seeks artistic director for Horn in the West
BOONE — The Boone Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects who allegedly stole the blow-up chicken in … Read moreBoone Police seeking assistance after Zaxby's display stolen
Soil and Water District Supervisors member Hughes speaks to lawmakers at D.C. tree lighting ceremony
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chris Hughes, a board member on the Watauga Soil and Water Conservation D… Read moreSoil and Water District Supervisors member Hughes speaks to lawmakers at D.C. tree lighting ceremony
WATAUGA – The Hunger and Health Coalition is in need of volunteers for the month of December… Read moreHunger and Health Coalition seeks volunteers for holiday season
BOONE — Brookshire Road will close at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 for maintenance. Read moreBrookshire Road to close for maintenance Dec. 12
Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman was sworn in On Dec. 5 to another term after he was elect… Read moreHagaman sworn in as Watauga County sheriff for another term
WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved an affordable housing initiativ… Read moreCommissioners approve affordable housing assessment
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The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5. Read moreSports In Brief: Dec. 7
BOONE, N.C. – Meghan Dawson has resigned as App State's head field hockey coach to spend time with her family, Director of Athletics Doug Gill… Read moreAfter best season in 44 years, App State field hockey program sees head coach resign
WINSTON-SALEM — On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Watauga High School track teams attended their second indoor meet of the winter season. In the Titan … Read morePioneers indoor track teams earn 1st and 2nd place finishes in second meet of season
TAYLORSVILLE — On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 1, the Watauga High School swim teams trekked off the mountain to their second meet of the sea… Read moreWatauga swim teams each claim strong victories against conference opposition
BOONE — Muppet favorites Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, and all their lovable friends join forces for a unique tak… Read more'The Muppet Christmas Carol' to show at The Appalachian Theatre on Dec. 17
BOONE — Richard Rose was the producing director of the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia for 27 years, retiring on Dec. 31, 2019 with more … Read moreIn its 90th year, Barter Theatre finally comes to Boone
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, food stands, meat markets and educational food services are inspected on… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
BOONE — Not since the historic flood of 1940 forced the closure of the Linville River Train Station has a train stopped in downtown Boone. Tha… Read more'The Polar Express' will be the 'first' train to stop in Boone since 1940
BOONE — “The Star,” a 2017 computer-animated biblical comedy directed by Timothy Reckart, is the next movie selected by the Appalachian Theatr… Read moreApp Theatre's Holiday Family Series to screen 'The Star' on Dec. 10
